Sharing Our Learning
P6/5 thoroughly enjoyed our outdoor learning session this week. We went to the woodland area behind the school and our first task was to find and identify different types of plants and trees using the branches and leaves. Next we had to build a den using team work and our communication skills. Before heading back to school we measured the average age and height of trees using our counting and measuring skills.
This week in PE, Excite came in to work with P7. We practised our under arm throws and our aim in different games. We also had a few games of rounders, developing our collaboration and communication skills along with our striking and throwing skills.
This week we have been learning about the story of David and Goliath. In this story David showed perseverance and courage – two of our school values. We discussed ways we display these values and then worked collaboratively to sequence the story of David and Goliath. We then designed pebbles which are used in the story and wrote some positive words on them.
Our Junior Road Safety Officers and Rights Respecting Schools Steering Group worked with local policemen to carry out speed checks on Main Street with a view to assessing how safe the roads are around our school.
This was a really interesting exercise and the children were disappointed to find some drivers speeding. This has provided us with useful evidence as we begin to plan how to improve this in order to keep our pupils safe.
P6/5 worked with Xcite during PE this week to develop our skills in tennis. We practiced under arm throws and striking the ball with the racket. We all had a great time and cant wait for the next session!
